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Ryan D. Sewell

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
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CRD#: 5873355
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Professional summary

Ryan David Sewell, who also goes by Ryan David Sewell, Ryan Sewell, is a registered financial advisor currently at DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Winter Park, Florida.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Ryan has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ryan David Sewell | Ryan Sewell

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 16, 2025 - Present

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 399 Carolina Avenue Suite 110, Winter Park, FL 32789
RIA
CRD#: 105990
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 23, 2024 - November 18, 2025

AW SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 103747
FOLSOM, CA
Past

February 21, 2023 - February 26, 2024

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130139
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

November 29, 2022 - February 26, 2024

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116407
WINDERMERE, FL
Past

June 19, 2015 - June 28, 2022

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

June 4, 2015 - June 28, 2022

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

August 23, 2012 - May 20, 2015

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

January 19, 2011 - May 19, 2015

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
THE VILLAGES, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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DV
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS INC | DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990 / SEC#: 801-12642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(12/16/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(12/16/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/18/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 2/15/2011
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 2/9/2011
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Current Firm

DV
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS INC | DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990 / SEC#: 801-12642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/1977 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-3559
Mailing Address
Phone number
(309) 685-0033
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DVI FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,020
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,930,082,357

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/22/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/20/2023
Cover Page
Report
01/03/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990Winter Park, FL 32789

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